One Ton vs. 3/4 Ton. Does it cost any more ...

8UP · 12-15-2009, 06:17 PM

to own one inOhio?
Taxes, registration,license, insurance ect.?
What are the downsides to one ton?

Hope Springs Hauler · 12-15-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 8UP

to own one inOhio?
Taxes, registration,license, insurance ect.?
What are the downsides to one ton?

Insurance : Ask your company
Registration/License : About 40 more per year
Taxes : Nope

Downsides to 1 ton for a DD: AAA doesnt like to come and get you if something happens and you are a dually.

94Dodge Truggy · 12-15-2009, 07:32 PM

can't park a 1 ton in the neighborhood streets in fairfield as the law currently states.

carwash · 12-15-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

can't park a 1 ton in the neighborhood streets in fairfield as the law currently states.

Even single wheel?

94Dodge Truggy · 12-15-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

Even single wheel?

I doubt they would give you any problems unless your neighbors ***** or if it had a flatbed or something out of the ordinary. I do know a fella with a dually that they made move 2 years ago.

8UP · 12-15-2009, 09:13 PM

I shoulda stated SRW. I've heard of some towns with the 1 ton no parking law, forgot about that. I'm rural so it won't be a problem.
I've been half-assed looking at used 3'4 tons and have run across a number of 1 tons at the same price or even cheaper. I've seen some darned good prices on Dually's but I'm wanting a SRW shortbed.

KennyTJ · 12-15-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 8UP

I shoulda stated SRW. I've heard of some towns with the 1 ton no parking law, forgot about that. I'm rural so it won't be a problem.
I've been half-assed looking at used 3'4 tons and have run across a number of 1 tons at the same price or even cheaper. I've seen some darned good prices on Dually's but I'm wanting a SRW shortbed.

In Ohio you register it as Comercial or non-com. All non-com trucks are the same. I'd fight a ticket for parking a duelie on the street when with std. non-com plates. he State considers it all the same.

Hope Springs Hauler · 12-15-2009, 11:21 PM

Annual Vehicle Renewal Registration Fees*
Passenger $ 34.50

Light Non-Commercial
(up to ¾ ton capacity) $49.50

Heavy Non-Commercial $84.50
(over ¾ -1 ton capacity)

You may or may not register as commercial, but I have owned both and the 1 ton was more expensive, as shown above.

94Dodge Truggy · 12-16-2009, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KennyTJ

In Ohio you register it as Comercial or non-com. All non-com trucks are the same. I'd fight a ticket for parking a duelie on the street when with std. non-com plates. he State considers it all the same.

You would be wasting your time and money fighting a loosing battle. I know a fella who did. Then the city kept an eye on him closely afterwards. Lebanon maybe. Fairfield no.

blazerbrad · 12-16-2009, 08:06 AM

I know this isn't really answering your question, but from my knowledge if you are comparing SRW trucks there is a pretty minimal difference between what they consider a 3/4 ton versus a 1 ton in regards to the actual truck. Heavier springs is usually the only difference. Any difference in the drivetrain is typically more dependent on the engine than whether it is a 3/4 or 1 ton.

jfiscus · 12-16-2009, 09:32 AM

Not sure where you got those numbers, but last year when I registered my personal non-com (tow rig/camper) van I recall it being about $110 at the DMV???

RD TRCTR · 12-16-2009, 09:54 AM

I paid $64.87 this year to register a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 in OH.

I think it depends on what you'll usually be using it for. 3/4 ton vs 1 ton DRW vs 1 ton SRW. I'd go w/ the 1 ton SRW just for ease of driving on narrow country roads and ease of parking.

94Dodge Truggy · 12-16-2009, 10:35 AM

It varies from county to county?

eighty3bronco · 12-16-2009, 11:14 AM

Ok. I just went and looked at my registration from this year. I have a '99 F-350 SD SRW Extended Cab Long bed 7.3L TD and for two years registration I paid a total of $107.25 in Clermont county.

Insurance at State Farm for me is 233.69 every 6 months.

KennyTJ · 12-16-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

You would be wasting your time and money fighting a loosing battle. I know a fella who did. Then the city kept an eye on him closely afterwards. Lebanon maybe. Fairfield no.

Yep, in Lebanon half the trucks out here are dualies from a farm somewhere!

Hope Springs Hauler · 12-16-2009, 12:35 PM

http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/fees_for_services.stm

This is what the fees were based on. Now, localities are allowed to add their own fees as well.

I don't know what to say to 83bronco, you got really lucky. I had a 96 F350 4x4 PSD and was charged about the same as you but for 1 year. I now have a Silverado 2500HD and am charged the above (up to 3/4 ton) rate.

For the Insurance, I have the same company and pay +/- $10 per 6 months

SRW versus DRW? If I was only pulling trailers and such, I would opt for duals, but since I go offroad with the truck, I felt that SRW was a better option.

eighty3bronco · 12-16-2009, 01:26 PM

It could be because it is registered as a passenger vehicle and i'm not changing it. I'm not doing any but driving it and pulling a trailer every once in a while.

8UP · 12-16-2009, 05:04 PM

The dually is to darned big, and unecessary for me. I guarantee ya my wife would take out a fender within a week. The difference between the two is minimal in many cases, one of which may be a better ride, which in the real world of actual use is what I'd prefer.

94Dodge Truggy · 12-17-2009, 04:04 PM

Non commercial plates on a 2500 dodge ram cost me 64.50 today in fairfield, Ohio. Yaaaay

KennyTJ · 12-17-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Non commercial plates on a 2500 dodge ram cost me 64.50 today in fairfield, Ohio. Yaaaay

That's good, dang old '95 Dakota cost that much in Warren Co.

gothodgie · 12-17-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyTJ

That's good, dang old '95 Dakota cost that much in Warren Co.

Yea warren county will get you any way they can...

carwash · 12-17-2009, 10:29 PM

ha, move to ky.... then keep on whining about your $100 Ohio registration fees...

I paid a total of $880 last year for my two cars.

eighty3bronco · 12-17-2009, 10:48 PM

i heard that indiana was the same way.

Hope Springs Hauler · 12-18-2009, 08:32 AM

Yeah, I lived in KY for a long time. It definately stunk paying property and use tax on a vehicle every year. That is why my dad drives crap. Registration only cost him $18/yr.

KennyTJ · 12-18-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by carwash

ha, move to ky.... then keep on whining about your $100 Ohio registration fees...

I paid a total of $880 last year for my two cars.

Yea but did you pay $2,900 in property tax on top of that???

12-15-2009, 06:17 PM	#1
8UP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1 Posts: 92	One Ton vs. 3/4 Ton. Does it cost any more ... to own one inOhio? Taxes, registration,license, insurance ect.? What are the downsides to one ton?

12-15-2009, 07:32 PM	#3
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	can't park a 1 ton in the neighborhood streets in fairfield as the law currently states. __________________

12-15-2009, 11:21 PM	#8
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	Annual Vehicle Renewal Registration Fees* Passenger $ 34.50 Light Non-Commercial (up to ¾ ton capacity) $49.50 Heavy Non-Commercial $84.50 (over ¾ -1 ton capacity) You may or may not register as commercial, but I have owned both and the 1 ton was more expensive, as shown above. __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

12-16-2009, 10:35 AM	#13
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	It varies from county to county? __________________

12-16-2009, 11:14 AM	#14
eighty3bronco anywhere but there Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blanchester, Oh Posts: 174	Ok. I just went and looked at my registration from this year. I have a '99 F-350 SD SRW Extended Cab Long bed 7.3L TD and for two years registration I paid a total of $107.25 in Clermont county. Insurance at State Farm for me is 233.69 every 6 months. __________________ Last edited by eighty3bronco; 12-16-2009 at 11:21 AM.

12-15-2009, 09:13 PM	#6
8UP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1 Posts: 92	I shoulda stated SRW. I've heard of some towns with the 1 ton no parking law, forgot about that. I'm rural so it won't be a problem. I've been half-assed looking at used 3'4 tons and have run across a number of 1 tons at the same price or even cheaper. I've seen some darned good prices on Dually's but I'm wanting a SRW shortbed.

12-16-2009, 08:06 AM	#10
blazerbrad - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 831 Images: 6	I know this isn't really answering your question, but from my knowledge if you are comparing SRW trucks there is a pretty minimal difference between what they consider a 3/4 ton versus a 1 ton in regards to the actual truck. Heavier springs is usually the only difference. Any difference in the drivetrain is typically more dependent on the engine than whether it is a 3/4 or 1 ton.

12-16-2009, 09:32 AM	#11
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	Not sure where you got those numbers, but last year when I registered my personal non-com (tow rig/camper) van I recall it being about $110 at the DMV???

12-16-2009, 09:54 AM	#12
RD TRCTR Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Troy, OH Posts: 94	I paid $64.87 this year to register a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 in OH. I think it depends on what you'll usually be using it for. 3/4 ton vs 1 ton DRW vs 1 ton SRW. I'd go w/ the 1 ton SRW just for ease of driving on narrow country roads and ease of parking.

12-16-2009, 12:35 PM	#16
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/fees_for_services.stm This is what the fees were based on. Now, localities are allowed to add their own fees as well. I don't know what to say to 83bronco, you got really lucky. I had a 96 F350 4x4 PSD and was charged about the same as you but for 1 year. I now have a Silverado 2500HD and am charged the above (up to 3/4 ton) rate. For the Insurance, I have the same company and pay +/- $10 per 6 months SRW versus DRW? If I was only pulling trailers and such, I would opt for duals, but since I go offroad with the truck, I felt that SRW was a better option. __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

12-16-2009, 01:26 PM	#17
eighty3bronco anywhere but there Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blanchester, Oh Posts: 174	It could be because it is registered as a passenger vehicle and i'm not changing it. I'm not doing any but driving it and pulling a trailer every once in a while. __________________

12-16-2009, 05:04 PM	#18
8UP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1 Posts: 92	The dually is to darned big, and unecessary for me. I guarantee ya my wife would take out a fender within a week. The difference between the two is minimal in many cases, one of which may be a better ride, which in the real world of actual use is what I'd prefer.

12-17-2009, 04:04 PM	#19
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Non commercial plates on a 2500 dodge ram cost me 64.50 today in fairfield, Ohio. Yaaaay __________________

12-17-2009, 10:29 PM	#22
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	ha, move to ky.... then keep on whining about your $100 Ohio registration fees... I paid a total of $880 last year for my two cars. __________________

12-17-2009, 10:48 PM	#23
eighty3bronco anywhere but there Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blanchester, Oh Posts: 174	i heard that indiana was the same way. __________________

12-18-2009, 08:32 AM	#24
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	Yeah, I lived in KY for a long time. It definately stunk paying property and use tax on a vehicle every year. That is why my dad drives crap. Registration only cost him $18/yr. __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX